Vodafone Idea users have been targeted by a fake KYC message by cybercriminals.
It is reported that a message asking users to submit KYC verification documents by calling the number given in this message within 24 hours of receiving it is being sent to Vodafone users.
The message is that if you do not update your details within 24 hours, your number will be suspended.
This is enough to scare users, but it is important to note that Vodafone or another company therefore will not send those messages to its subscribers.
No company will ever threaten its users. Such messages are sent by cyber criminals to steal important information from users.
“Dear customers, your Vodafone SIM at your KYC is not over. To complete e-KYC, you can immediately call the help line Vodafone 786XXXXX.
If you do not do this, your mobile number will be switched off within 24 hours, ”the message read.
Many emails or phishing scams have a link that leads users to a fraudulent website, but this message carries a number. The message looks unbelievable and any innocent user could be a victim of this. It guarantees users to share their email ID, address, Aadhar card number and other important data to save their numbers from being suspended.
Back in June, it was reported that the messages were being sent to Airtel, and to Jio’s subscribers. Several Twitter users reported that while trying to call the number provided in the message they were asked to submit their details.
Significantly, such messages are often flawed. They may have spelling errors, incorrect delivery, misuse of company terms and sometimes too many special characters.
A large company like Vodafone or Airtel or Jio will not make basic mistakes in messages directed to its users.
Even if your communications operator asks you to renew your KYC, it will use the appropriate channels to notify you in the same way instead of sending a random message with an unusual customer care number.
You should be careful when replying to such messages and never click the links that come with the message.
It is always best to monitor or report those messages so that the company can advise you on such messages.
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal had warned users about growing cyber fraud cases. You have warned users not to share their OTP or KYC data with anyone who calls randomly.
Vittal advised Airtel subscribers to call 121 should they encounter such situations.
